IT Network Manager

NPR • Columbia, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our IT Network Manager, you will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise networking and the cutting edge of broadcast technology. We are looking for a Cisco-certified leader to oversee the lifecycle of our network infrastructure, specifically optimizing for real-time media transport. Beyond technical mastery, you will act as a collaborative partner to our IT and production teams, fostering a culture of high availability and proactive security. If you thrive in 'always-on' environments and have a passion for seamless media delivery, this is your next challenge

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking.
• 3+ years in a network leadership or management role.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Firepower (FTD), Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki Enterprise Wireless Networks
• Strong expertise in routing and switching (BGP, EIGRP).
• Experience with SolarWinds, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Cisco Intersight.
• Experience with ThousandEyes.
• Working knowledge of PTP, SMPTE ST 2110, multicast, and QoS.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical production outages and high-pressure incident response, ensuring fast service recovery and minimizing business disruption.
• Ability to translate complex broadcast requirements into scalable Network architectures, overseeing robust business continuity planning, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center).
• lCisco CCIE certification.
• Experience with high-quality, real-time audio and video over IP networks, such as SMPTE ST 2110 and NDI, particularly in a IP broadcast environment.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site enterprise environments.
• Experience with network automation / Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with managing on-prem and hosted Telephony and AV systems.
• Experience supporting audio/video transmission or production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco ACI, Catalyst and Nexus switches, Firepower (FTD), SD-WAN, Routers and Meraki platforms.
• Manage and lead a team of network and voice engineers, effective network and telecom project management, performance management, and professional development.
• Provide expertise in Storage Area Networking (SAN), including Fibre Channel (FC) and FCoE, with hands-on experience in VSAN design, zoning, and integration with Cisco Nexus and MDS platforms.
• Collaborate with broadcast engineering teams on implementing and maintaining a high-availability IP broadcast network that carries low-latency, real-time audio and video traffic for NPR’s daily content production and live transmission.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP).
• Lead network operations, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Utilize monitoring and analytics tools such as SolarWinds and Cisco Nexus Dashboard
• Use advanced network visibility tools to analyze performance across internet paths.
• Ensure network reliability, performance, scalability, and security across the organization.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Systems, and Enterprise application teams to support enterprise services.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing clear documentation, analysis, and insights on network performance, risks, incidents and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents.
• Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options.
• Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.
• Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees